Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 2021 CAPRC ANNUAL MEETING
Northern Illinois University
09:30(CST) Registration/Networking
10:00 Business Session
Annual Committee reports
Regional Coordinator Reports
GUEST SPEAKER CENTRAL ASIA: EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Professor Dr. Jamaluddin Husain, Ph.D.
Dr. Husain is known in many countries for his dedication to helping young people with their education and career development.
11:45 Concluding Remarks
12:00 Luncheon: Gourmet Buffet
13:00 THE NEW MOSCOW “Marking the Fall of the Soviet Union”
AUTUMN SCHEDULE 2021
CENTRAL ASIAN PRODUCTIVITY RESEARCH CENTER’S
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE
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BUSINESS LECTURE REGISTRATION
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CAPRC’S BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE LECTURE SERIES OCT 5-NOV.2
The Central Asian Productivity’s Business and Professional Institute , once again, is presenting an autumn 2021 five-week lecture series,especially designed for Central Asia. This is a popular business and management educational program offering open enrollment.
Originating from the United States, all professors have a successful career in both educational and business and/or government and are affiliated with prominent universities.
All presentations are scheduled at 08:00 (Chicago Time/1700 Baku time) on Tuesdays . Effective November 2, time will be 07:00/17:00.
October 5 “Understanding Business”
Professor Paul Prabhaker
Professor Prabhaker has held prominent positions at prominent educational institutions, including Illinois Institute of Technology and Northern Illinois University’s College of Business , where he still is actively involved.
October 12 “Understanding Quality Management”
Professor John Kalaras
Known world-wide for his work in the field of quality management,Professor Kalaras is founder of the Quality Management Institute,Professor at Keller MBA Program, and chairman for the CAPRC’s Quality Management Committee
October 19 ”An Alternative Mode of Doing Business”
Professor John Kalaras
November 26 “Advanced Business Strategies”
Professor Paul Prabhaker
November 2 “Mental Health And Productivity”
Adjunct Prof. Ronald Melka
Professor Ronald Melka is co-chairman of the CARC’s Productivity Committee, a former adjunct at Illinois Institute of Technology, known for his work in public policy, and is executive director for Lyons Township Mental Health Commission
There is NO REGISTRATION FEE, but registration is required.
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DELAY TALKS FOR WORLD PRODUCTIVITY CONGRESS IN CHICAGO IN 2021
Kasi Paturi, the CAPRC’s chairman for the CAPRC Productivity Committee, reported, that because of COVID 19, all activities of the Productivity Committee have been postponed. “I have been discussing plans about the proposed World Congress to be held in Chicago in 2021, with the Congress Chair Peter Watkins, but plans also have been delayed.” he commented.
Paturi also is president of the Pan Asian American Business Council (PAABC)
2021 SILK ROAD WEEK – VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Monday, September 13 10:00 An Alternate Mode of Doing Business Presented
Professor John Kalaras
Monday 14:00 The Pandemic and Challenges to Productivity
Mr. Kasi Paturi and Mr. Ron Melka
Tuesday, September 14 10:00 CAPRC’s Annual Energy Seminar
Professor Ozgur Arslan-Ayaydin
Bonus ISA Presentation: Virtual Farm Tour (1 ½ Hours)
Friday, September 17, 2021 08:00 2021 Silk Road Conference
Representatives from the Central Asian nations meet during the 16th Annual Silk Road Conference on Friday, September 17, 2021,culminating the Silk Road Week, Sept 13-17, promoting bilateral business and trade.
The keynote speaker was Ambassador George Krol, former ambassador to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus, who now is serving as an instructor at the U.S. Naval War College.
Organized by the Central Asian Productivity Research Center (CAPRC) and co-sponsored by the Global Programs, College of Business, Northern Illinois University, the 15th annual Silk Road conference will provide practical information about how to do business in China, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. Senior foreign diplomats and local business professionals will have a chance to meet one-on-one to discuss bilateral business, trade, and investments”, according to Erin M. Cole, President & CEO of the Clinton Regional Development Corporation and Chair of the CAPRC 2021 Silk Road Conference.
Supporting organizations include the Clinton Regional Development Corporation and the Illinois Soybean Association. The CAPRC also celebrated its 22th anniversary. It was founded in May and June 1999 in Turkey and Azerbaijan. Today, it has representation from the Mediterranean Sea to the China Sea.
“Business and trade seminars, private meetings, and field studies will be scheduled during the CAPRC’s Silk Road Week starting on Monday, September 13,”Ms. Cole added. “There are special activities planned for the visiting foreign diplomats, including a one-day agriculture tour for the foreign diplomats, sponsored by the Illinois Soybean Association. This event will be directed by David Headley, team leader for the ISA and chairman for the CAPRC’s Agriculture committee, Ms. Cole added.”
The CAPRC has organized conferences , seminars, and other business events throughout Central and Southeast Asia.
AGENDA
8:00 – 8:15 Welcome Remarks: Erin Cole, CAPRC 2021 Conference Chair; CAPRC Chairman Professor Harry Lepinske, President, International Marketing Services, Ltd.; and Professor Paul Prabhaker, Associate Vice President Emeritus, College of Business, Northern Illinois University
8:15 – 8:30 Opening Remarks and Keynote Introduction: Erin M. Cole, President & CEO, Clinton Regional Development Corporation
8:30 – 9:00 Keynote Address—30 Years Since the Fall of the Soviet Union: U.S. Ambassador George A. Krol, former Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Belarus and Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State (Retired)
9:00 – 9:30 Overview of How to Do Business in the Silk Road Countries
Erin M. Cole, Clinton Regional Development Corporation
9:30 – 10:00 Illinois Presentation: From Factories to (soybeans) Farms
David Headley, Trade Team Lead, Illinois Soybean Association
10:00 – 10:30 Business Opportunities in Turkey
Honorable Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Chicago, Mr. Engin Turesin
10:30 – 11:00 Business Opportunities in Azerbaijan
Natig Bakhishov, Executive Director of the United States – Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce
11:00 – 11:30 China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Better Future Based on Extensive Consultation, Joint Contribution and Shared Benefits
Honorable Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Chicago, Mr. Zhao Jian
Commercial Counselor of the P.R. China in Chicago, Mr. Hu Yingzhi
11:30 – 12:00 Business Opportunities in Pakistan
Honorable Consul General of Pakistan in Chicago, Mr. Tariq Karim
12:00 – 12:15 Final Q&A and Closing Remarks
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021
CAPRC Q3 “LIVE” NETWORKING BOARD MEETING
ZOOM ( OUTSIDE MIDWEST) MEETING
Wolf’s Head Inn 6939 Joliet Rd. Indian Head Park , Il
June 16, 2021
CAPRC OFFERS “CENTRAL ASIAN LEADERSHIP-TEAMBUILDING WEBNAR II (encore)
Organized and presented by the CAPRC’s Business and Professional Institute is an encore three-hour business course focusing on “ Leadership and Team building” via Zoom, on Wednesday, June 16. 2021, especially designed for Central Asian professionals.
Repeating this program by popular demand, the focus will be on : “Leadership and Team building”, “Leadership and Communications”, “Leadership and Total Quality Management (TQM)”, “Leadership and Productivity” . This program also will be a convenient opportunity to learn business English.
Originating from the Chicago area at 7am, students will attend the class based on Central Asian local times, such at 17:00 in Baku.
Dr. John Kalaras, of Keller MBA program, and founder of the Quality Training Institute, will teach the entire program. Prof. Kalaras has worked with quality-driven business leaders to improve “return on investment” by goals and by providing solutions to reduce costs, build leadership, improve efficiency to achieve operational excellence.
Monday April 19, 2021 Central Asian Leadership and Team Building Webinar
7:00am CST 17:00 (Baku Time)
This was a timely event focusing upon ” Leadership an Team Building” designed for young professionals and university students to assist in your career development. Presentation and discussions will be in English.
Feature moderator will be John Kalaras Phd. Mr. Kalaras works with quality driven business leaders, professionals, and companies to achieve sustainable growth, improve ROI and goals, by providing solutions to reduce costs, build leaderships, improve efficiency to achieve operational excellence. Employee engagement constitutes the back bone of his methodology.
Friday, April 9, 2021 CAPRC Q2 BOARD MEETING
BOTH “LIVE” and ZOOM MEETING
Wolf’s Head Inn 6939 Joliet Rd.
Indian Head Park, Illinois
ZOOM will be provided for those unable to attend in person
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021 12:00(CST) 20:45(Istanbul Time)
“TURKISH FINANCIAL MARKETS”
Dr. Murad Kayacan, retired prominent Istanbul Stock Exchange economist and financial specialist, will discuss “Turkish Financial Markets” (with comments about central Asia) at 11:45 AM., Friday, February 12, during a Zoom presentation sponsored by the Central Asian Productivity Research Center. He also serves on the CAPRC’s finance committee.
ZOOM instructions sent to pre-registered attendees only.
Friday, April 16 CENTRAL ASIAN LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
Time: 07:00 to 09:30 (CST); 17:00 to 19:30 (Baku time)
Purpose: To bring Central Asian and American colleges students together to better understand the cultural aspects common to both groups to build strength in business leadership.
PROPOSED AGENDA
08:30 Registration/Reception
09:00 OPENING REMARKS
Prof. Harry Lepinske, Chairman
Central Asian productivity Research Center
OFFICIAL WELCOME
Prof. Paul Prabhaker, Assistant Vice President Emeritus
International Alliances, Northern Ill.Univ. College of Business
09:15 INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW (Session 1)
10:15 LEADERSHIP AND TEAMBUILDING (Session 2)
11:15 BREAK (Zoom time-video)
11:30 LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS (Session 3)
12:30 LUNCH (Zoom time-video)
13:30 LEADERSHIP AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) (Session 4)
14:30 LEADERSHIPAND PRODUCTIVITY (Session 5)
15:30 DISCUSSION SESSION (Moderator) (6)
15:45 CONCLUDING REMARKS (TBA) (7)
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 2021 Time: 11:00 CST
CAPRC Q1 2020 ADVISORY BOARD ZOOM MEETING
ZOOM instructions sent to pre-registered attendees only.
MEMBER RELATIONS
Introducing three new Regional Coordinators
Award “Certificates of Appreciation”
AGRICULTURE
CENTRAL ASIA WATER CRISIS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Central Asian Leadership Seminar on Monday, April 19, 2021
ZOOM lectures presented by Prof. John Kalaras
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY -ANNUAL ENERGY SEMINAR
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PRESENTATIONS:
Professor Dr. Murad Kayacan, RC, Istanbul
Hon. Made Sentanajaya Consul General-Indonesia
HEMINGWAY PROJECT USA- Pro. Xumar Memmedova
From Hemingway Museum and Library, Azerbaijan
TV Production
LEGAL Kazakhstan’s New IP Legislation
MARITIME
MARKETING
FRIDAY, Feb. 12, 14:00(CST)
FOCUS ON CENTRAL ASIA: 2021 A round table Zoom discussion
Hon. Javed Umrani, Consul General
Pakistan Consulate General, Chicago
Hon. Engin Turesin. Consul General
Turkish Consulate General, Chicago
ZOOM instructions sent to pre-registered attendees only.
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